Mowgli, derived from the Hindi word for 'frog', is an unusual yet intriguing given name of Indian origin. It gained prominence internationally following its use by British author Rudyard Kipling in his classic jungle-themed tales, "The Jungle Book". In these stories, Mowgli is a human child raised by wolves and other animals in the Indian jungle, making it a unique and captivating choice for parents seeking an unconventional yet meaningful name.
The name Mowgli seems to have seen a peak in popularity around 2015 and 2017 with 6 births each year. However, it has since maintained a steady popularity with 5 births annually from 2016 to 2020. There was no data for the year 2021, but there were again 6 births in 2022. Overall, there have been a total of 38 babies named Mowgli since 2015.